I was semi-active on this site before the arrival of two little sailors who have occupied my sailboat forum time over the past few years. During that time, we've done a good amount of local sailing, and especially enjoyed the cruising experience of two bareboat charters in the BVI. This winter I was offered a free rollup hypalon dinghy by a family friend, and found it impossible to resist.... largely because of my sons' affinity for the cruising experience. I don't know how much we'll use it, but I'd like to expand our local experience. I assume we'll store it on the foredeck when underway most of the time. I don't care about speed, but highly value the ability to maneuver back to the boat in wind and chop. My only knowledge of small outboards come from online reviews, many of which are quite old. I like the concept and weight of Torqeedo, but not the cost. Next I like the concept and cost of the Lehr. Finally, it seems I could spend the least for a gas motor. Online reviews for all in the 2.5 -3.5 HP range seem to be rather meh. I expect to use the dinghy for occasional trips to Tices, and to probably explore some other anchorages. So for the sometimes windy and choppy, and very shallow waters we mostly sail in, and the likelihood that the dinghy part of our sailing experience is still a little bonus on top of the sailing time we love, I'm open to hearing suggestions. By the way, I was interrupted by my little pirates 27 times while trying to thumb-type this question. Thanks for your input!